Facial recognition technology: how it's being used in Ukraine and why it's still so controversial
Facial recognition technology: how it's being used in Ukraine and why it's still so controversial
Boris Johnson's COVID response 'a joke,' irked airline chief says
A leading airline industry official on Tuesday blasted British politicians for criticizing long airport lines and canceled flights once COVID-19 cases eased and in turn assailed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's own response to the pandemic.
Sandberg's exit may not be a big blow for Facebook-parent Meta
Sheryl Sandberg's exit from Meta Platforms Inc comes at a crucial time for the Facebook parent as it pivots to "metaverse" in the face of slowing ad revenue, although Wall Street analysts say her departure will not be as significant.
KFC worker saves kidnapped woman after she slipped him a note
A KFC worker in Tennessee went beyond the call of his duty to help save a woman after she slipped a note in his hands at the food joint asking for help, on Sunday.
Biden welcomes Southeast Asian leaders with energy, security pledges
The United States said it was working with its private sector and it plans to unveil a broader package, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, when Biden travels next week to Tokyo and Seoul.
U.S. unemployment rate expected to fall to 3.5% in April, job gains to slow
There are concerns the Fed could raise rates too high and choke off economic growth
U.S. private payrolls slow; trade deficit hits record high
The trade deficit accelerated 22.3% to $109.8 billion in March amid a record increase in imports.
UK, EU coordinate over more Russian sanctions
The latest package would include extending a UK import ban on Russian goods, to include iron and steel from Thursday.
Amazon to fight union's win in NY labor election
The NLRB granted Amazon until April 22 to present proof, but the company still must file its objections by Friday night, an official said.
'The inability to control': Red Bull chief points out Toto Wolff's main problem
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner feels the main point of tension between his team and Mercedes sis their inability to control the Austrian team.
France seizes Russian oil supremo's yacht as EU sanctions bite
Russians have long been major buyers of superyachts -- pleasure vessels classed as being more than 30 metres long.
Barcelona rejects lucrative cryptocurrency deal
The club may be desperate for cash, but they are still cautious about doing business in the volatile industry
Britain and Australia conclude free trade deal
The UK-Australia trade relationship was worth ₤13.9 billion last year.
US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Olympics boycott is part of a complex diplomatic balancing act.
US authorities order new vote in Amazon union bid
Amazon, in a statement, said workers at the site had already rejected forming a union.
Uptick in new US unemployment benefit claims slows
Claims are a closely-watched metric of labor market health, and shot into the millions when the pandemic broke out in the United States in March 2020.
British soldiers to deliver fuel to ease supply crisis
Johnson's government is facing a growing list of Brexit-related woes, including a smouldering row with France about fishing rights
FBI investigates three Missouri cops who let dog bite black man
Two of the officers pulled the man to the ground, while the third one directed the animal to "bite him."
UK puts army on standby as fuel pumps run dry
As well as fuel deliveries, the shortage has led to empty supermarket shelves and raised fears about deliveries of food and toys for Christmas.
US to end travel bans for vaccinated passengers
The trade group Airlines For Europe predicted "a much-needed boost to trans-Atlantic traffic & tourism and will reunite families and friends."
Huawei exec's extradition hearing in Canada comes to a close
Her arrest in December 2018 during a stopover in Vancouver caused a deep diplomatic rift between Ottawa and Beijing
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle hire 'Fargo' producer to work on Netflix deal
The Duke and Duchess have so far announced two upcoming film projects under Archewell Productions.
Porn star found dead in car from 'potential suicide' over cancer diagnosis
Dahlia Sky, 31, was found dead inside a car with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in June.
Banking can't turn a blind eye to the human trafficking-money laundering connection
It's the methods of money laundering – often to cover up profits made from human trafficking – that have changed during the pandemic.
Blinken in UK as G7 foreign ministers resume in-person talks
The last in-person meeting of foreign ministers from the world's leading economic powers took place in the seaside resort of Dinard, northwest France, in April 2019.
Protester killed in central Myanmar and two Australians arrested
International condemnation by Washington, Brussels and the United Nations has so far failed to halt the bloodshed.
Kim Jong Un's sister warns US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip
Kim Yo Jong is a trusted adviser to her brother and was a key voice when inter-Korean tensions mounted last year.
Biden vows to 'act fast' on US stimulus amid weak January hiring
Biden's efforts received a big endorsement, when IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva offered her support for the plan, and rejected the notion it was excessive.
Elon Musk says experimental monkey with brain implant plays video games with its mind
The ultimate goal of Musk's company, Neuralink, is to build brain implants that will allow humans to control computers using their minds.
Truck unleashes thousands of angry bees on Texas highway after accident
There were 400 hives in the truck and each of the hives carries approximately 20,000 to 25,000 stinging insects.